Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 21, 2022
CLEANUP DAY
GREENFIELD ā A Greenfield Cleanup Day is planned for Saturday, Oct. 22, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Greenfield Corporation Yard, 920 Walnut Ave. The event is only open to Greenfield residents, who can dispose of such items as general garbage,...
TAMC receives $640K grant for Monterey County Regional Vision Zero Plan
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) announced that U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta has secured $640,000 in federal funding for TAMC to develop a Monterey County Regional Vision Zero Plan.
The Monterey County Regional Vision Zero Plan will be a comprehensive county-wide safety...
Community Foundation for Monterey County grants $41M in 2023
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has announced a record year of impact in 2023.
A total of $41.1 million was awarded in 2,422 grants to nonprofit organizations in Monterey County and beyond thanks to caring individuals, families and businesses. The grants...
Valley Health Associates secures grant to expand Medication Assisted Treatment in Soledad
SOLEDAD ā Valley Health Associates, in collaboration with Central Coast Overdose Prevention, has announced the award of $2 million in grant funding through the Department of Health Care Services and Sierra Health Foundation.
This grant will significantly enhance the availability of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)...
Competitors gear up for Worldās Strongest Hands Contest at Swiss Picnic Celebration in Gonzales
GONZALES ā Prepare to be amazed as competitors from all walks of life gather to showcase their strength at the highly anticipated Worldās Strongest Hands Contest, part of this yearās Swiss Picnic Celebration on Sunday, Aug. 18.
Set to captivate audiences, this unique competition will...
Disaster CalFresh food benefits available for storm victims
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Department of Social Services (MCDSS) has announced that individuals and families impacted by recent severe winter storms may be eligible to receive Disaster CalFresh food benefits as part of continuing disaster recovery efforts.
A family of four with a monthly...
Monterey County Free Libraries launches summer reading program
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) has launched its Summer Reading Club 2023 with summer programs starting June 14.
This yearās theme is āFind Your Voice @ the Library.ā Libraries across the nation host summer reading clubs and programs to encourage children to...
Monterey County Sheriffās deputy recovers stolen vessel and trailer
SOLEDAD ā In early December, an aluminum boat and trailer were reported stolen from Lake San Antonio in southern Monterey County.
Monterey County Park Rangers located video footage of a grey Toyota truck leaving with the stolen vessel and trailer.
On Dec. 26, a Monterey County...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 9, 2022
HOLIDAY PARADE
GREENFIELD ā City of Greenfield is hosting its annual Holiday Celebration on Friday, Dec. 9, featuring a holiday parade and tree-lighting ceremony. The park celebration and holiday performances begin at 5 p.m. at the Village Green Park, followed by the parade at 6:10...
Monterey County looks to eliminate prior cultivation requirement for outdoor cannabis growers
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Board of Supervisors narrowly voted Jan. 9 to make changes to its outdoor cannabis cultivation pilot program, allowing growers to double their canopy size and eliminate a requirement that made permit applicants prove cannabis was cultivated on the property...
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Hartnell College Foundation hosts 2025 Gala for the Arts on Saturday
SALINAS VALLEY ā Hartnell College Foundation will host its Annual Gala for the Arts on Saturday, Sept. 13, at its Main Campus in Salinas...